Epoka University

FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND ADMINISTRATIVE SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
COURSE SYLLABUS

2024-2025 ACADEMIC YEAR

COURSE INFORMATION

Course Title: IMPORT AND EXPORT MANAGEMENT

Code	Course Type	Regular Semester	Theory	Practice	Lab	Credits	ECTS
BUS 314	C	6	3	0	0	3	6

Academic staff member responsible for the design of the course syllabus (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature)	Prof.Dr. Osman Nuri Aras oaras@epoka.edu.al
*Main Course Lecturer (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature)* and Office Hours:**	Prof.Dr. Osman Nuri Aras oaras@epoka.edu.al , Monday 14.00 - 15.00; Wednesday 14.00 - 15.00
*Second Course Lecturer(s) (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature)* and Office Hours:**	NA
Language:	English
Compulsory/Elective:	Elective
Study program: (the study for which this course is offered)	Bachelor in Business Administration (3 years)
Classroom and Meeting Time:	E-Building
Teaching Assistant(s) and Office Hours:	NA
Code of Ethics:	Code of Ethics of EPOKA University Regulation of EPOKA University "On Student Discipline"
Attendance Requirement:	75%
Course Description:	This course examines the basics of exporting and importing management, an introduction to the intricacies of how export and export deal’s function, procedures and documentation, identifying an international trade opportunity and bring the opportunity to fruition.
Course Objectives:	- Understand the global trade environment and identify opportunities and challenges in international markets. - Learn the processes and documentation required for importing and exporting goods. - Analyze international trade agreements and their impact on trade. - Examine various payment methods and financing options in international trade. - Explore the logistical aspects of shipping goods across borders, including packaging, transportation, and insurance. - Develop strategies to manage risks associated with international trade.

BASIC CONCEPTS OF THE COURSE

1	International Trade: The exchange of goods and services between countries, driven by comparative advantage, trade agreements, and global market demand.
2	Export & Import: Export refers to selling goods/services to a foreign country, while import involves purchasing goods/services from abroad.
3	Trade Barriers: Restrictions on trade imposed by governments, including tariffs (taxes on imports), quotas (limits on quantity), and non-tariff barriers such as product standards and licensing requirements.
4	Trade Agreements: Treaties between countries to facilitate trade, such as WTO agreements, Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), and regional trade blocs (e.g., EU, NAFTA, ASEAN).
5	Import-Export Documentation: Essential documents in global trade, including Commercial Invoices, Bills of Lading, Certificates of Origin, Packing Lists, and Customs Declarations.
6	International Payment Methods: Payment systems used in cross-border trade, such as Letters of Credit (LC), Bills of Exchange, Open Accounts, and Documentary Collections.
7	Logistics and Supply Chain Management: The process of moving goods across borders efficiently, involving transportation (air, sea, land), warehousing, packaging, and customs clearance.
8	Trade Finance and Financing Options: Methods of financing trade transactions, including export credit, trade loans, government-backed guarantees, and factoring.
9	Risk Management in International Trade: Strategies to handle risks like political instability, currency fluctuations, transportation disruptions, and non-payment by buyers.
10	Incoterms (International Commercial Terms): Standardized rules that define responsibilities between buyers and sellers in global trade, such as FOB (Free on Board), CIF (Cost, Insurance, and Freight), and EXW (Ex Works).

COURSE OUTLINE

Week	Topics
1	Syllabus Review and Introduction to Import-Export Management
2	Main Concepts of Import Export Management
3	International Trade Environment (Organizations & Agreements)
4	Import-Export Documentation
5	Import-Export Documentation
6	International Payment Methods
7	International Payment Methods
8	Midterm Exam
9	Logistics and Supply Chain Management
10	Logistics and Supply Chain Management
11	Financing International Trade
12	Risk Management in International Trade
13	Technology in International Trade
14	Final Review

Prerequisite(s):	N/A
Textbook(s):	- Singh, R. (2021). Export and Import Management, SAGE Publications. - Import Export Management, Lecture notes (2025). - Import Export Management, Case studies (2025).
Additional Literature:	- Thomas A. Cook, T. C., Alston, R., & Raia, K. (2012). Mastering Import & Export Management, AMACOM. - Import Export Management, Rai Technology University & Eiilm University. - Johnson, T. E., & Bade, D. L. (2010). Export/Import Procedures and Documentation, AMACOM. - Brown, K. (2015). A basic Guide to Exporting, U.S. Department of Commerce. - Weiss, K. D. (2008). Building an Import Export Business. John Wiley & Sons. - Albania Country Commercial Guide, https://www.trade.gov/country-commercial-guides/albania-market-overview?section-nav=8066 - Albanian Customs website, https://dogana.gov.al/preferencat/
Laboratory Work:	N/A
Computer Usage:	N/A
Others:	No

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

1	Understanding the global trade environment and identify opportunities and challenges in international markets.
2	Learning the processes and documentation required for importing and exporting goods.
3	Analyzing international trade agreements and their impact on trade.
4	Examining various payment methods and financing options in international trade.
5	Exploring the logistical aspects of shipping goods across borders, including packaging, transportation, and insurance.
6	Developing strategies to manage risks associated with international trade.

COURSE CONTRIBUTION TO... PROGRAM COMPETENCIES
(Blank : no contribution, 1: least contribution ... 5: highest contribution)

No	Program Competencies	Cont.
Bachelor in Business Administration (3 years) Program
1	Identify activities, tasks, and skills in management, marketing, accounting, finance, and economics.	3
2	Apply key theories to practical problems within the global business context.	55
3	Demonstrate ethical, social, and legal responsibilities in organizations.	5
4	Develop an open minded-attitude through continuous learning and team-work.	4
5	Use technology to enable business growth and sustainability.	4
6	Analyze data to make effective decisions.	2

COURSE EVALUATION METHOD

Method	Quantity	Percentage
Midterm Exam(s)	1	20
Project	1	30
Final Exam	1	40
Attendance		10
	Total Percent:	100%

ECTS (ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD)

Activities	Quantity	Duration(Hours)	Total Workload(Hours)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours)	16	3	48
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	16	4	64
Mid-terms	1	3	3
Assignments			0
Final examination	1	3	3
Other	4	8	32
Total Work Load:			150
Total Work Load/25(h):			6
ECTS Credit of the Course:			6

CONCLUDING REMARKS BY THE COURSE LECTURER

Attendance: Students should attend at least 75% of the classes. However, students should consider possible loss of specific evaluation in a certain day they are missing. Exam content: Content for exam questions will be developed from class sides, discussions, assignments and student presentations. Academic integrity: Cheating, plagiarism or any other type of academic dishonesty is not tolerated. Each student is responsible for understanding the Epoka Unversity Student Discipline Regulation and Exam Rules. Grading: Student grade is not subject to negotiation. In case of perceived human error by the lecturer side, the student should submit their concern in writing and ask for reevaluation of the exam paper/assignment/project.